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Lawrence Burney’s Debut Book is a Purposefully Unflowery Coming-of-Age Story

Ahead of his East Coast book tour, we caught up with the Baltimore native about ‘No Sense in Wishing,’ a collection of essays with through-lines of art, identity, and self-discovery.

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Tips to Stay Safe During a Baltimore Heat Wave

We’re on track to face another record-breaking hot summer. Experts weigh in on keeping cool.

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‘Scary Mommy’ Founder Jill Smokler Faces Glioblastoma Diagnosis With Her Trademark Wit and Aplomb

That Smokler, 48, is navigating her grim diagnosis with humor isn’t a surprise to those who have been following her since her early blog days. Her brand has always been radical honesty.

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Field Notes: Styrofoam Gets Banned, Bay Funding Wars Reignite, and Osprey Return to the Chesapeake

A roundup of eco-news from around the area.

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What You Need To Know About the Druid Hill Park Restoration

New project will improve Druid Lake water quality and add 14 acres to park.

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Baltimore Residents Struggle to Pay Increasing Water Bills

Community leaders gather to discuss the water affordability crisis.